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This hadn't occurred to me, but holy crap I can do this! I didn't even realize that I've lost 29lbs since I started this challenge. I know I've been losing weight. My clothes tell the story, but I never really let it sink in. I've lost this much weight. How awesome is that?? CW: 221lbs Dec 25: 210lbs SW:279lbs GW: 180lbs…

I'm looking at everyone at the gym. BUT....I'm secretly rooting for them. Same goes for when I'm driving and I see someone running, I root for them. I usually tell them in my head, 'You're a champion.' My guess is that other people look and judge. I don't let it bother me. I'm way to focused on what I'm doing to worry…

I finally broke my little plateau! I have 2 months to lose the last 11 pounds. SW:279 GW: 180 08/01/16- 250.8 08/07/16- 246.2 08/14/16- 239.2 08/21/16- 235 08/28/16- 234 09/04/16- 233 09/11/16- 231 09/18/16- 225 09/25/16- 225 10/02/16- 225 10/09/16- 225 10/16/16- 224 10/23/16- 222 Total weight lost this challenge: 28.8…

Somehow I managed to screw up my weighins. I missed documenting one day. I think I have it fixed now. I didn't lose weight on my official weigh in day but I am below that as of this morning. It's just not my official weigh in day. When I started this year, I was up to 279lbs overall. I haven't been this light since 2014!…

Thank you! Not much of a secret to be honest. I exercise regularly already. I just had to get my eating in order. I started eating Paleo on August 1st. I follow a 80-20 routine. I eat Paleo 80% of the time and eat freely 20%. I also do some intermittent fasting from time to time, usually 1-2 days a week. Will it work for…

CW: 225 Dec 25: 210.8 SW:279 GW: 180 08/01/16- 250.8 08/07/16- 246.2 08/14/16- 239.2 08/21/16- 235 08/28/16- 234 09/04/16- 233 09/11/16- 231 09/18/16- 225 Total weight lost this challenge: 25.8 Weight to go: 14.2

My advice is to find what works for you. At my largest I was 279lbs. I tried a few different things but nothing seemed to stick. Then I started eating Paleo and it worked for me. I mixed in body weight exercises with kettlebell work and as of this morning I'm down to 227lbs. The majority of the weight loss occurred in the…

No change for me this week. It was kind of expected. Went to a going away BBQ and had a great time eating great food. For anyone not losing, keep at it. CW: 250.8 Dec 25: 210.8 SW:279 GW: 180 08/01/16- 250.8 08/07/16- 246.2 08/14/16- 239.2 08/21/16- 235 08/28/16- 234 09/04/16- 233 09/11/16- 231 09/18/16- 231 Total weight…

I'm not sure how people can argue with results. I think a lot of people are stuck in the, 'This is the only way to lose weight/get fit...' type of thinking. It worked for you, congrats! I actually know someone that swears by IIFYM and has great results. I tried it but it didn't work for me as well as it did him, but that's…

I think you have to accept that the 'noise' will be there no matter what. I block it out with two things: I'm doing this for me and I now know what works for me. In the past I simply said, "I want to be healthy." Now I have specific reasons I want to be healthy. It was like saying, "I want to lose weight," but not having a…

I played around with intermittent fasting this week and lost 2lbs! I'm pretty much halfway to my goal... CW: 250.8 Dec 25: 210.8 SW:279 GW: 180 08/01/16- 250.8 08/07/16- 246.2 08/14/16- 239.2 08/21/16- 235 08/28/16- 234 09/04/16- 233 09/11/16- 231 Total weight lost this challenge: 19.8 Weight to go: 20.2

Thanks to everyone for posting their experiences. I've done my research and am going to try it to break a plateau. I'm just not sure on my fasting window yet.

Slowed down quite a bit but I'll be back on track. Labor Day was tough! CW: 250.8 Dec 25: 210.8 SW:279 GW: 180 08/01/16- 250.8 08/07/16- 246.2 08/14/16- 239.2 08/21/16- 235 08/28/16- 234 09/04/16- 233 Total weight lost this challenge: 17.8 Weight to go: 22.2

I'm down 17lbs from 250 to 243! I haven't felt this great in a long time.

I'm super stoked that I lost a pound. I was away on business and didn't eat the healthiest the first part of the week, but I rallied towards the end of the week and made up for it! CW: 250.8 Dec 25: 210.8 SW:279 GW: 180 08/01/16- 250.8 08/07/16- 246.2 08/14/16- 239.2 08/21/16- 235 08/28/16- 234 09/04/16- 09/11/16-…

For yoga I'd recommend Yoga with Adrienne on youtube. She has all kinds programs including a 30 day starter series. Congrats on the loss. It's really noticeable.

CW: 250.8 Dec 25: 210.8 SW:279 GW: 180 08/01/16- 250.8 08/07/16- 246.2 08/14/16- 239.2 08/21/16- 235 08/28/16- 09/04/16- 09/11/16- 09/18/16- 09/25/16- 10/02/16- 10/09/16- 10/16/16- 10/23/16- 10/30/16- 11/06/16- 11/13/16- 11/20/16- 11/27/16- 12/04/16- 12/11/16- 12/18/16- 12/25/16-

Everyone pretty much covered it, but find what works best for you. Try a few approaches until you find something that sticks. Weight loss is not a one size fits all thing. For me it was taking out all the temptations out of my kitchen until I could get into a good routine. If it's not there, I can't eat it. If I get…

Great job everyone! Keep up the great work! CW: 250.8 Dec 25: 210.8 SW:279 GW: 180 08/01/16- 250.8 08/07/16- 246.2 08/14/16- 239.2 08/21/16- 08/28/16- 09/04/16- 09/11/16- 09/18/16- 09/25/16- 10/02/16- 10/09/16- 10/16/16- 10/23/16- 10/30/16- 11/06/16- 11/13/16- 11/20/16- 11/27/16- 12/04/16- 12/11/16- 12/18/16- 12/25/16-

Very inspiring!

I was perfectly happy over weight. I know it sounds strange. I have a great family, great job, and live a good life. Then I started Brazilian Jiujitsu. I found out I picked it up pretty quick and enjoyed the workout. However, being in my 40s, I just didn't have enough in my gas tank to keep up with the 20 something guys. I…

Awesome!

Checking in... 08/01/16- 250.8 08/07/16- 246.2 08/14/16- 08/21/16- 08/28/16- 09/04/16- 09/11/16- 09/18/16- 09/25/16- 10/02/16- 10/09/16- 10/16/16- 10/23/16- 10/30/16- 11/06/16- 11/13/16- 11/20/16- 11/27/16- 12/04/16- 12/11/16- 12/18/16- 12/25/16-

I'm in! CW: 250.8 Dec 25: 210.8 SW:279 GW: 180